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Purim Speil & Party
Mar
15

Purim Speil & Party

Join us in celebrating Purim and Cantorial Soloist Mark Leopold!

Set to music from Man of La Mancha, this original and ambitious show is a must see.

Long-time Cantorial Soloist Mark Leopold celebrates his retirement by donning the silly king’s crown—his first time ever in the role. Bring your groggers and cheer on our talented community as we transport you to a Persia set in seventeenth-century Spain for music and merriment and where the impossible dreams come true!

The Purimspiel starts at 6:00 and has a runtime of about one hour. It will be streamed on Zoom.

Note: In accordance with Ketuvim, some characters in the Purimspiel will portray excessive drinking. That aside, the show is family friendly.


Purim Party

The Purim party begins immediately following our performance and will have family-friendly activities and sweet treats. Costumes optional but encouraged.

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BJ Purim Party!
Mar
16

BJ Purim Party!

Come celebrate Purim with us!

Our annual Purim Party is fun for all ages. Come in costume (if you want!) Get ready for tzedekah box decorating, listening to a portion of the megillah in both English and Hebrew, and of course, stay for pizza and hamantaschen!

Registration is required.

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Tu Bishvat: a Celebration for the Trees
Feb
14

Tu Bishvat: a Celebration for the Trees

Celebrate the deep beauty of mid-winter with Living Tree Alliance as we gather to honor the holiday of Tu BiShvat, the birthday of the trees. With programs for all ages, we’ll build our relationship with the earth and with each other.  

Program includes: 

  • 4:30 p.m. Sledding down the big hill

  • 5 p.m.: two programs offered in the field at dusk

    • Family Outdoor Tree Celebration with games and observations

    • Adult Contemplative Sunset Tree Connection with prayer, song, and reflection

  • 6 p.m.: Shabbat candle lighting & tree poetry at the Common House, followed by dinner and deepening our commitments as earth stewards as part of the birthday for the trees and mini Tu BiShvat seder.

A few more details:

  • Be sure to dress warmly for outdoor activities from 4:30–6 p.m.

  • Bring sleds, skis, and snowshoes for outdoor fun on the property.

  • Soup, salad and challah will be provided for dinner. You are welcome to bring a vegetarian side dish to share. 


Please join us!

Tu BiShvat falls approximately halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. As the trees become another year older, this holiday invites us to consider the ways we can live in reciprocity with Mother Nature. 

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Challah Baking Class
Feb
13

Challah Baking Class

On Thursday, February 13th, at 6:30 pm, on what is also the holiday of Tu B’Shvat, we’ll be hosting a Challah Baking Workshop. Learn how to make your own Challah, or if you know how, join us in whipping up a big batch to share with the Waterbury Common Market (previously known as the Waterbury Area Food Shelf.)

We’ll have a delicious Tu B’Shvat spread and celebrate the holiday as we get covered in flour for a good cause. Send a RSVP to sara@chabadofstowe.com so we can be prepared with materials for you.

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